Central Act
The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
An Act to define and limit the powers of certain courts in punishing contempts of courts and to regulate their procedure in relation thereto.
| Act number | 70 of 1971 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1971-12-24 |
| In force from | 1971-12-24 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Department | Department of Justice |
| Sections | 24 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 come into force?
It came into force on 1971-12-24, having been enacted on 1971-12-24.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Justice).
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